Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal

Overview

Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal at IVC Evidensia Norwood Road Vets. Join to apply for the Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal role at IVC Evidensia.

Norwood Road Veterinary Surgery is a 100% small animal practice located in Herne Hill, with over 21 years of care and a loyal client base. Our team includes 3 veterinary surgeons, a Head Nurse, a veterinary receptionist, 2 veterinary care assistants, and a dedicated Practice Director. We value teamwork, respect for each other’s expertise, and patient-first care.

We’re seeking an enthusiastic and ambitious RVN who thrives on variety and hands-on nursing. Your day could involve caring for playful puppies, assisting with specialist surgeries and diagnostic scans, stitching wounds, managing cat abscesses, or running nurse clinics. You’ll have opportunities for career development and CPD opportunities.

We also offer support if you want to:

• Learn to perform Schedule 3 procedures
• Complete certificate studies
• Act as a Clinical Coach or mentor one of our Student Veterinary Nurses

We pride ourselves on CPD, hands-on learning opportunities, and a supportive environment.

This is a full or part time role. Typically, the full-time role is 40 hours across 4 or 5 days, with no weekends and no OOH. We are flexible and happy to discuss working days/hours to suit work/life balance.

• A registered veterinary nurse who loves being hands-on and taking an active role in patient care
• Keen to develop skills through new clinical procedures, CPD, or mentoring
• A team player who thrives in a supportive, friendly work environment
• Seeking a role with excellent work-life balance and no weekend or on-call shifts

We recognise that our people are fundamental to our success. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from:

• Work-life balance: 6.6 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays; additional holiday entitlement for your birthday
• Relocation allowance (£1000)
• Private Medical Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential helpline
• Enhanced family-friendly policies (maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay)
• CPD allowances and development opportunities
• Learning resources and research funding access
• VDS cover; RCVS fees
• Cycle to Work and Green Cars schemes where eligible
• Discounts with retailers and pet care discounts

Salary:
Up to £36,000 DOE (example range shown); this may vary by location and experience.

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Part-time
• Job function:
  Other
• Industry: Veterinary Services